Home Grown Cow (http://www.homegrowncow.com?src=slideshare) is the first national web site focused on connecting meat, poultry and cheese producers with customers who care where their meat comes from. We welcome all farms and all farming practices as our goal is to offer as much choice as possible to our customers. We also empower many small farms to use the Internet to market and sell their products.
This document proposes a mobile application that directly links farmers to consumers for easy home delivery of fresh grocery items. The problem is that farmers' markets are slowing due to the inconvenience for customers to buy local products. The proposed product would allow customers to order recipes and individual grocery items from local farms on their mobile device for delivery. Key features include one-click recipe and item adding, shopping from multiple farms, and viewing farm locations and prices. The target users are people who want more convenient food shopping and a wider product selection. The application would notify farmers of orders and drivers for delivery between the two parties.
This document proposes a mobile application called InstaFresh that directly connects farmers to consumers. It would allow consumers to order fresh groceries and recipes directly from farms on their phones and have the items delivered. Currently, farms struggle to make enough sales at local markets and consumers have limited access to fresh, pesticide-free foods. The app aims to address these issues by providing an easy and convenient way for consumers to get farm-fresh ingredients and recipes delivered to their homes.
The number of farms in the United States has declined significantly since 1950, while productivity and overall production has increased. In 1950, there were 5 million farms with 23 million people, but by 2013 only 2 million farms remained with fewer than 3 million people. Wheat production nearly doubled from 1 billion bushels in 1950 to 2.3 billion bushels in 2013, but the price per bushel dropped from $19.29 to $7.80. This document discusses why increases in agricultural productivity have led fewer people to choose farming as an occupation despite greater overall production.
This press release was wrote for my Public Relations Techniques class at Northwest Missouri State University. The purpose of this assignment was to test my ability to write an effective and professional press release.
Show Me the Money: The economic realities of organic farmingOrganic Training
The document discusses several studies that show organic farming can be as economically viable as conventional farming. A 4-year study found that organic crops fetched higher prices than conventional crops, with farmers projected to net $50-60 more per acre annually using organic methods even after higher transition costs. Additional resources are provided for information on organic farming practices and market prices.
This document summarizes an ethnographic study of the Santa Clara Farmer's Market. It provides background on farmer's markets, including their history as a way for farmers to sell surplus produce directly to consumers. It discusses the growth of farmer's markets in the US in recent decades and compares shopping at markets versus grocery stores. The document then describes the specific Santa Clara Farmer's Market, including its location, vendors, and operational details. Finally, it discusses the benefits of shopping at farmer's markets for both consumers and producers.
Kellogg’s Cereal Sales Aren’t Gr r-reat! - Howard Davidson Arlington MAHoward Davidson
Kellogg's cereal sales have declined for three straight years as healthier breakfast alternatives have become more popular and families have less disposable income. Kellogg announced job cuts of around 2,000 positions by 2017 and plans to cut costs by $1.3 billion through a three-year restructuring plan called "Project K" in response to these challenges. Declining cereal sales and increased competition from items like granola bars and Greek yogurt have made it a difficult time for sugary breakfast cereals.
Home Grown Cow (http://www.homegrowncow.com?src=slideshare) is the first national web site focused on connecting meat, poultry and cheese producers with customers who care where their meat comes from. We welcome all farms and all farming practices as our goal is to offer as much choice as possible to our customers. We also empower many small farms to use the Internet to market and sell their products.
This document proposes a mobile application that directly links farmers to consumers for easy home delivery of fresh grocery items. The problem is that farmers' markets are slowing due to the inconvenience for customers to buy local products. The proposed product would allow customers to order recipes and individual grocery items from local farms on their mobile device for delivery. Key features include one-click recipe and item adding, shopping from multiple farms, and viewing farm locations and prices. The target users are people who want more convenient food shopping and a wider product selection. The application would notify farmers of orders and drivers for delivery between the two parties.
This document proposes a mobile application called InstaFresh that directly connects farmers to consumers. It would allow consumers to order fresh groceries and recipes directly from farms on their phones and have the items delivered. Currently, farms struggle to make enough sales at local markets and consumers have limited access to fresh, pesticide-free foods. The app aims to address these issues by providing an easy and convenient way for consumers to get farm-fresh ingredients and recipes delivered to their homes.
The number of farms in the United States has declined significantly since 1950, while productivity and overall production has increased. In 1950, there were 5 million farms with 23 million people, but by 2013 only 2 million farms remained with fewer than 3 million people. Wheat production nearly doubled from 1 billion bushels in 1950 to 2.3 billion bushels in 2013, but the price per bushel dropped from $19.29 to $7.80. This document discusses why increases in agricultural productivity have led fewer people to choose farming as an occupation despite greater overall production.
This press release was wrote for my Public Relations Techniques class at Northwest Missouri State University. The purpose of this assignment was to test my ability to write an effective and professional press release.
Show Me the Money: The economic realities of organic farmingOrganic Training
The document discusses several studies that show organic farming can be as economically viable as conventional farming. A 4-year study found that organic crops fetched higher prices than conventional crops, with farmers projected to net $50-60 more per acre annually using organic methods even after higher transition costs. Additional resources are provided for information on organic farming practices and market prices.
This document summarizes an ethnographic study of the Santa Clara Farmer's Market. It provides background on farmer's markets, including their history as a way for farmers to sell surplus produce directly to consumers. It discusses the growth of farmer's markets in the US in recent decades and compares shopping at markets versus grocery stores. The document then describes the specific Santa Clara Farmer's Market, including its location, vendors, and operational details. Finally, it discusses the benefits of shopping at farmer's markets for both consumers and producers.
Kellogg’s Cereal Sales Aren’t Gr r-reat! - Howard Davidson Arlington MAHoward Davidson
Kellogg's cereal sales have declined for three straight years as healthier breakfast alternatives have become more popular and families have less disposable income. Kellogg announced job cuts of around 2,000 positions by 2017 and plans to cut costs by $1.3 billion through a three-year restructuring plan called "Project K" in response to these challenges. Declining cereal sales and increased competition from items like granola bars and Greek yogurt have made it a difficult time for sugary breakfast cereals.
1) The East River Dairy Farm in New York milks 1,000 cows from four family farms. While one family used to have cattle, the farmer says dairy farming is more profitable, bringing in over 12% of income.
2) Organic dairy farms have more stable pricing than conventional farms and are cushioned against fluctuations in milk prices. They receive a base price along with incentives for milk quality.
3) The yogurt industry has increased demand for milk in New York, which is the top yogurt producing state. However, the number of dairy farms in Cortland County has decreased in recent years due to economic challenges including fluctuations in milk prices.
This document provides an overview of local foods and related movements. It discusses the author's personal interest in local foods growing up on a farm. It also outlines the growing popularity of local food movements like farmers markets, CSAs, and farm to school programs. The role of dietitians in providing nutrition education at local food venues is discussed. Definitions of key terms are provided. National programs like SNAP and how they can support local farmers are summarized.
This document provides an introduction to marketing local food and discusses various direct and intermediate marketing options for farmers. It begins with a self-assessment tool to help farmers identify their preferences and strengths in terms of customer contact, regulations, liability, pricing, and paperwork/organization. This can help determine which marketing strategies may be the best fit. The document then provides overviews and profiles of different local food marketing approaches, including farmers' markets, community supported agriculture, agritourism, pick-your-own, roadside stands, restaurants/grocery stores, institutional food service, brokers/distributors, and collaboratives. Later sections cover general topics like regulations, food safety, liability, pricing, branding and more.
Kaufr is a network of vending machines that sells local organic food. It connects local farms, food makers, and customers to provide high quality, affordable meals. The vending machines allow customers to purchase ingredients and meals for $1-5, much less than the average $10 cost of a restaurant meal. Local investors can become authorized distributors for $500k. Kaufr aims to support local economies and provide healthier, more sustainable alternatives to fast food.
Flexible financing for local food systemsSteveVarnum
The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund's Farm Food Initiative applies our strengths--flexible financing and customized training--to local food systems, from farm to processor, to grocer. Impacts include increased sales, net profits, and new full-time jobs.
Jake's Organic Chicken Feed is a locally-based organic feed alternative that aims to increase chicken health and egg production. However, the feed is more expensive than conventional options and currently only sold through individual garage sales. To grow, the business needs increased visibility through a website, branding, marketing partnerships, and direct sales to local growers and feed stores. This will help establish the brand and tap into the local market of backyard chicken owners in Boulder who value organic, local products.
This document discusses distribution and infrastructure challenges for local foods in Minnesota. It identifies trends of increasing local food consumption and options to reduce energy use such as backhauling and product aggregation. Several types of distributors that carry local foods are described, including cooperative distributors and traditional wholesalers. Reasons why farmers and buyers may prefer to use distributors over direct sales are provided.
Home Grown Cow (http://www.homegrowncow.com?src=slideshare) is the first national web site focused on connecting meat, poultry and cheese producers with customers who care where their meat comes from. We welcome all farms and all farming practices as our goal is to offer as much choice as possible to our customers. We also empower many small farms to use the Internet to market and sell their products.
Home Grown Cow (http://www.homegrowncow.com?src=slideshare) is the first national web site focused on connecting meat, poultry and cheese producers with customers who care where their meat comes from. We welcome all farms and all farming practices as our goal is to offer as much choice as possible to our customers. We also empower many small farms to use the Internet to market and sell their products.
The document announces a Save Our Seeds Rally organized by the National Farmers Union on March 5th in Kingston, Ontario to oppose proposed changes to Canada's Plant Breeders' Rights Act. The rally will include a public march, a keynote speech from an expert on seed issues, and an opportunity for letter writing to government officials. The proposed changes would strengthen corporate control over seeds and threaten farmers' right to save, exchange, and sell seeds.
The Animal Agriculture Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a broad based coalition of individual farmers, ranchers, producer organizations, suppliers, packer-processors, scientists, veterinarians and retailers. This slideshow provides a glimpse into the mission and scope of this broad coalition.
There are three parts to this slide show. Part 1 shows how CAFOs are subsidized, (the biggest subsidies). These are paid by farmers in the form of cheap, below cost grain. They're cause economically by chronic market failure on both supply (farmer) and demand (consumers, livestock farmers and industry,) sides. Part 2 explains how to end CAFO subsidies. It seems that only the Family Farm Movement, (Farm Justice Movement,) offers proposals to end CAFO subsidies, not the new urban Food/Environmental and related Movement sectors working on the farm bill. Even the Anti-CAFO Movement doesn't seem to know how CAFOs are subsidized, (and offers false, pro-CAFO proposals). There are five major econometric studies of the "Family Farm" proposals, and they strongly confirm the approach used. Part 3 teaches the earlier, largely forgotten history of fighting CAFOs from the 1950s to the 1990s. Again, this was massive activism from the Family Farm (Farm Justice) Movement. I show important historical articles dating back to the 1960s.
This document provides an overview of the history and development of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in the United States. It discusses how the CSA model originated in the 1960s in Europe and was brought to the US in the 1980s. Two main CSA models have emerged: shareholder CSAs, which are consumer-driven, and subscription CSAs, which are farmer-driven. The document also outlines trends in the CSA movement, including the growth of different CSA variations and the increasing percentage of CSAs operated by individual farmers. It provides statistics on the number of CSAs in the US and profiles some examples of non-profit and cooperative CSAs.
Interested in learning more about the Animal Agriculture Alliance? Whether you're a senior member, a new member, or just checking us out, we'd love to take a moment to share with you!
Interested in learning more about the Animal Agriculture Alliance? Whether you're a senior member, a new member, or just checking us out, we'd love to take a moment to share with you!
The cattle industry in Texas is facing challenges due to shifting consumer interests and concerns about the environment and animal welfare. While selective breeding has created more profitable cattle, methane emissions from cattle are a problem. Producers are working to reduce methane through more efficient diets. There are also efforts to improve animal welfare conditions. However, economic declines from high feed costs and lower demand have hurt the industry, threatening jobs and state revenues. The future of the cattle industry in Texas remains uncertain.
This document summarizes a publication about alternatives to large-scale hog production, specifically sustainable production of a smaller number of hogs sold through alternative markets. It discusses two directions for hog production - contracting with large integrators or sustainable production. The sustainable approach involves alternative niche marketing, breed selection, alternative feeds, waste management, odor control, health concerns, and humane treatment. It also discusses issues with large-scale vertical integration in the pork industry and concentration of markets.
This letter is from a coalition of over 100 organizations representing farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, businesses and consumers to the leadership of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees. It urges Congress to complete reauthorization of the farm bill in 2012 and includes recommendations to support socially disadvantaged, beginning, tribal, and limited resource farmers and address equity and access issues. It also expresses support for several key programs.
This document discusses the past, present, and future direction of the meat goat industry in North America. It notes that meat goat numbers have declined 11% since 2008, compared to steady growth in previous years. It questions why meat goat production remains centered in the southern US rather than expanding to more suitable rangeland areas. It also questions why marketing and processing infrastructure has not developed more to increase profitability for producers. Overall, it raises concerns that the industry may not be sustainable without addressing issues like parasites, scale of operations, cooperation, and developing business models that ensure long-term profitability.
While small scale family farmers grow food, and produce 70% of the food in this region, we remain to be poorest, hungriest, mostmalnourished? Why ? First because many of us do not have adequate access , control or ownership of the basic natural resources needed to do farming: land, waters, forests, seeds. Without land rights, we cannot decide what to plant, when to plant, where to market the produce, and in many cases, get only a 30% share of the produce of the farm. Without water rights, the fishes we could have captured in our seas and waters are first captured by big commercial trawlers, leaving so little for the many of us who would like to fish. Without forestry rights, we lose our forests to big mining and logging companies. Without rights to breed, conserve, save and exchange seeds, we will be dependent on the seeds of big and multi-national seed companies..
Second, our yields are low, of inferior quality, and we do not have the money to buy necessary inputs such as seeds, fertilizers or even farm tools or put up needed services such as irrigation, electricity.
Letter to Congress: A Full and Fair Farm Bill (July 2013)RAFI-USA
The document is a letter signed by 243 groups demanding that Congress pass a full and fair Farm Bill this summer without further delay. It calls for the bill to include all nutrition programs while rejecting cuts to SNAP, full funding for conservation programs, and crop insurance and subsidy reforms. It also calls for provisions supporting diverse farmers and ranchers, rural communities, and tribal groups. Completing the bill this year is critical to the national economy.
1) The East River Dairy Farm in New York milks 1,000 cows from four family farms. While one family used to have cattle, the farmer says dairy farming is more profitable, bringing in over 12% of income.
2) Organic dairy farms have more stable pricing than conventional farms and are cushioned against fluctuations in milk prices. They receive a base price along with incentives for milk quality.
3) The yogurt industry has increased demand for milk in New York, which is the top yogurt producing state. However, the number of dairy farms in Cortland County has decreased in recent years due to economic challenges including fluctuations in milk prices.
This document provides an overview of local foods and related movements. It discusses the author's personal interest in local foods growing up on a farm. It also outlines the growing popularity of local food movements like farmers markets, CSAs, and farm to school programs. The role of dietitians in providing nutrition education at local food venues is discussed. Definitions of key terms are provided. National programs like SNAP and how they can support local farmers are summarized.
This document provides an introduction to marketing local food and discusses various direct and intermediate marketing options for farmers. It begins with a self-assessment tool to help farmers identify their preferences and strengths in terms of customer contact, regulations, liability, pricing, and paperwork/organization. This can help determine which marketing strategies may be the best fit. The document then provides overviews and profiles of different local food marketing approaches, including farmers' markets, community supported agriculture, agritourism, pick-your-own, roadside stands, restaurants/grocery stores, institutional food service, brokers/distributors, and collaboratives. Later sections cover general topics like regulations, food safety, liability, pricing, branding and more.
Kaufr is a network of vending machines that sells local organic food. It connects local farms, food makers, and customers to provide high quality, affordable meals. The vending machines allow customers to purchase ingredients and meals for $1-5, much less than the average $10 cost of a restaurant meal. Local investors can become authorized distributors for $500k. Kaufr aims to support local economies and provide healthier, more sustainable alternatives to fast food.
Flexible financing for local food systemsSteveVarnum
The New Hampshire Community Loan Fund's Farm Food Initiative applies our strengths--flexible financing and customized training--to local food systems, from farm to processor, to grocer. Impacts include increased sales, net profits, and new full-time jobs.
Jake's Organic Chicken Feed is a locally-based organic feed alternative that aims to increase chicken health and egg production. However, the feed is more expensive than conventional options and currently only sold through individual garage sales. To grow, the business needs increased visibility through a website, branding, marketing partnerships, and direct sales to local growers and feed stores. This will help establish the brand and tap into the local market of backyard chicken owners in Boulder who value organic, local products.
This document discusses distribution and infrastructure challenges for local foods in Minnesota. It identifies trends of increasing local food consumption and options to reduce energy use such as backhauling and product aggregation. Several types of distributors that carry local foods are described, including cooperative distributors and traditional wholesalers. Reasons why farmers and buyers may prefer to use distributors over direct sales are provided.
Home Grown Cow (http://www.homegrowncow.com?src=slideshare) is the first national web site focused on connecting meat, poultry and cheese producers with customers who care where their meat comes from. We welcome all farms and all farming practices as our goal is to offer as much choice as possible to our customers. We also empower many small farms to use the Internet to market and sell their products.
Home Grown Cow (http://www.homegrowncow.com?src=slideshare) is the first national web site focused on connecting meat, poultry and cheese producers with customers who care where their meat comes from. We welcome all farms and all farming practices as our goal is to offer as much choice as possible to our customers. We also empower many small farms to use the Internet to market and sell their products.
The document announces a Save Our Seeds Rally organized by the National Farmers Union on March 5th in Kingston, Ontario to oppose proposed changes to Canada's Plant Breeders' Rights Act. The rally will include a public march, a keynote speech from an expert on seed issues, and an opportunity for letter writing to government officials. The proposed changes would strengthen corporate control over seeds and threaten farmers' right to save, exchange, and sell seeds.
The Animal Agriculture Alliance, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a broad based coalition of individual farmers, ranchers, producer organizations, suppliers, packer-processors, scientists, veterinarians and retailers. This slideshow provides a glimpse into the mission and scope of this broad coalition.
There are three parts to this slide show. Part 1 shows how CAFOs are subsidized, (the biggest subsidies). These are paid by farmers in the form of cheap, below cost grain. They're cause economically by chronic market failure on both supply (farmer) and demand (consumers, livestock farmers and industry,) sides. Part 2 explains how to end CAFO subsidies. It seems that only the Family Farm Movement, (Farm Justice Movement,) offers proposals to end CAFO subsidies, not the new urban Food/Environmental and related Movement sectors working on the farm bill. Even the Anti-CAFO Movement doesn't seem to know how CAFOs are subsidized, (and offers false, pro-CAFO proposals). There are five major econometric studies of the "Family Farm" proposals, and they strongly confirm the approach used. Part 3 teaches the earlier, largely forgotten history of fighting CAFOs from the 1950s to the 1990s. Again, this was massive activism from the Family Farm (Farm Justice) Movement. I show important historical articles dating back to the 1960s.
This document provides an overview of the history and development of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in the United States. It discusses how the CSA model originated in the 1960s in Europe and was brought to the US in the 1980s. Two main CSA models have emerged: shareholder CSAs, which are consumer-driven, and subscription CSAs, which are farmer-driven. The document also outlines trends in the CSA movement, including the growth of different CSA variations and the increasing percentage of CSAs operated by individual farmers. It provides statistics on the number of CSAs in the US and profiles some examples of non-profit and cooperative CSAs.
Interested in learning more about the Animal Agriculture Alliance? Whether you're a senior member, a new member, or just checking us out, we'd love to take a moment to share with you!
Interested in learning more about the Animal Agriculture Alliance? Whether you're a senior member, a new member, or just checking us out, we'd love to take a moment to share with you!
The cattle industry in Texas is facing challenges due to shifting consumer interests and concerns about the environment and animal welfare. While selective breeding has created more profitable cattle, methane emissions from cattle are a problem. Producers are working to reduce methane through more efficient diets. There are also efforts to improve animal welfare conditions. However, economic declines from high feed costs and lower demand have hurt the industry, threatening jobs and state revenues. The future of the cattle industry in Texas remains uncertain.
This document summarizes a publication about alternatives to large-scale hog production, specifically sustainable production of a smaller number of hogs sold through alternative markets. It discusses two directions for hog production - contracting with large integrators or sustainable production. The sustainable approach involves alternative niche marketing, breed selection, alternative feeds, waste management, odor control, health concerns, and humane treatment. It also discusses issues with large-scale vertical integration in the pork industry and concentration of markets.
This letter is from a coalition of over 100 organizations representing farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, businesses and consumers to the leadership of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees. It urges Congress to complete reauthorization of the farm bill in 2012 and includes recommendations to support socially disadvantaged, beginning, tribal, and limited resource farmers and address equity and access issues. It also expresses support for several key programs.
This document discusses the past, present, and future direction of the meat goat industry in North America. It notes that meat goat numbers have declined 11% since 2008, compared to steady growth in previous years. It questions why meat goat production remains centered in the southern US rather than expanding to more suitable rangeland areas. It also questions why marketing and processing infrastructure has not developed more to increase profitability for producers. Overall, it raises concerns that the industry may not be sustainable without addressing issues like parasites, scale of operations, cooperation, and developing business models that ensure long-term profitability.
While small scale family farmers grow food, and produce 70% of the food in this region, we remain to be poorest, hungriest, mostmalnourished? Why ? First because many of us do not have adequate access , control or ownership of the basic natural resources needed to do farming: land, waters, forests, seeds. Without land rights, we cannot decide what to plant, when to plant, where to market the produce, and in many cases, get only a 30% share of the produce of the farm. Without water rights, the fishes we could have captured in our seas and waters are first captured by big commercial trawlers, leaving so little for the many of us who would like to fish. Without forestry rights, we lose our forests to big mining and logging companies. Without rights to breed, conserve, save and exchange seeds, we will be dependent on the seeds of big and multi-national seed companies..
Second, our yields are low, of inferior quality, and we do not have the money to buy necessary inputs such as seeds, fertilizers or even farm tools or put up needed services such as irrigation, electricity.
Letter to Congress: A Full and Fair Farm Bill (July 2013)RAFI-USA
The document is a letter signed by 243 groups demanding that Congress pass a full and fair Farm Bill this summer without further delay. It calls for the bill to include all nutrition programs while rejecting cuts to SNAP, full funding for conservation programs, and crop insurance and subsidy reforms. It also calls for provisions supporting diverse farmers and ranchers, rural communities, and tribal groups. Completing the bill this year is critical to the national economy.
Cattle Production: Considerations for Pasture-Based Beef and Dairy ProducersGardening
This document discusses the history and benefits of pasture-based cattle production systems compared to confinement systems. It notes that prior to the mid-20th century, cattle were an integral part of diversified family farms and grazed crop residues and forages, but the rise of cheap corn and subsidies led to industrialized feedlots becoming more common. The document advocates for pasture-based systems as more sustainable, resilient, and environmentally sound options that rely on renewable resources like grass and can provide nutritious products to consumers.
Published 2012.
The Rural Advancement Foundation International - USA cultivates markets, policies, and communities that support thriving, socially just, environmentally sound family farms. www.rafiusa.org
This document summarizes a webinar about perspectives from New England producers on selling to institutional markets. The webinar included presentations from three farmers - Sarah Redfield of Lakeside Family Farm, Carole Soule of Miles Smith Farm, and Arend Tensen of Tensen Farms. It discussed the results of a 2016 survey of over 200 New England producers on their experiences and perspectives related to institutional sales. Key findings from the survey included the types of products and markets producers engage in, benefits and challenges of institutional sales, and recommendations to expand farm-to-institution connections in New England. The webinar provided a forum for farmers to share their viewpoints and experiences alongside the survey results.
Dairy farmers can add value and increase profits by processing their own milk into products like cheese, yogurt, butter, and ice cream. However, developing these value-added operations takes significant time, money, and commitment. Farmers need to carefully consider their resources, skills, profit potential, and markets before starting production and must comply with extensive food safety regulations. Organic certification and direct marketing to consumers through farms or regional distributors may improve the financial viability of these enterprises.
This document provides information for dairy farmers interested in adding value to their milk by processing and marketing dairy products directly. It discusses the potential market for locally produced dairy products and organic certification. However, it notes that developing these value-added enterprises requires time, money, commitment, and additional skills. Farmers need to carefully consider their resources and market potential before starting such ventures. The document provides regulatory information and lists additional resources for farmers to research direct marketing and value-added dairy options further.
The document discusses market control in various food industries in the United States. It shows that the top four grocery manufacturers control over 80% of the market. It also shows that Walmart controls over 50% of grocery sales in 29 markets, and is the largest purchaser of beef in the country. Additionally, the top four seafood firms control over 70% of the US seafood consumption market. The document examines concerns over lack of food labeling transparency and testing for chemicals in various aquaculture foods.
110922, r calf usa presentation on animal health and idCompetitiveMarkets
The document summarizes the negative impacts of the US's relatively weak cattle disease import standards compared to other major beef importing and exporting countries. Specifically, it argues that the US standards increase the risk of introducing diseases like BSE into the US cattle herd, allow for the continual reintroduction of other diseases from imports, and result in significant financial losses for US cattle producers. It also notes that reduced BSE testing in Canada and a long-term trade deficit in cattle and beef exports demonstrate additional problems with the current import system.
This document discusses the origins and development of the modern poultry industry as a model for flexible accumulation and neoliberal restructuring in agriculture. Key points:
1) The poultry industry originated in the US South in the 1940s-50s based on a system of vertical integration, contract growing, and flexible labor relations that minimized costs.
2) Further consolidation and concentration resulted from mergers and acquisitions, with a few major companies like Tyson now controlling over half the market.
3) This "Southern model" relies on debt dependency, asset specificity, lack of transparency, and fear of retaliation to maintain control over contract growers and discipline labor. It has now been exported globally
The proposed GIPSA rule aims to define unfair practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act. It proposes that practices can violate the Act without harming competition, including unjustified contract breaches, retaliatory actions, and limiting producers' legal rights. However, Congress placed restrictions on the rule's implementation through appropriations riders, preventing funds from being used to finalize or enforce certain proposed provisions. The document discusses these congressional restrictions and their implications for the future of the livestock and poultry industries.
The document describes a hydrogen pulse jet system that can produce nitrates, methane, and other chemicals through reactions involving hydrogen, air, water vapor, and carbon dioxide. Initial tests of the pulse jet achieved nitrate production levels up to 1,056.8 gm/mL. Modifications including a larger nozzle and more water vapor further increased production. The system has potential applications in fertilizer production, hydrocarbon synthesis, and new high-pressure chemical processes. It could enable self-sufficient energy, water, and food systems. Further development work is proposed.
The document summarizes the state of the U.S. cattle industry after 26 years of the Beef Checkoff Program. It finds that beef demand and per capita consumption have declined, cattle prices have become more volatile, and the number of cattle producers and feedlots have sharply decreased. The producers' share of the beef dollar has fallen to lows while packer margins have increased. The U.S. cattle herd has undergone an unprecedented liquidation, reversing only when domestic production declined. After more than a quarter century of the checkoff program, the cattle industry finds itself in a state of emergency with a vanishing price discovery market and independent producers exiting the industry.
This document discusses regulatory failure in antitrust enforcement through three main points:
1) Antitrust laws originally intended to promote "free and fair competition" but courts and case law have evolved to prioritize efficiency and dominance of "free market" ideology.
2) FOIA documents show government economists relied heavily on industry-funded studies to analyze costs of regulations, despite evidence of biases, without proper scrutiny.
3) While workshops discussed promoting "fair markets," the report demonstrates lack of will or ability of agencies like DOJ to enforce antitrust laws due to corporate influence through lobbying, revolving doors, and threats to defund investigations. Regulatory failure is a symptom of extreme imbalance of economic and political power
Structural Design Process: Step-by-Step Guide for BuildingsChandresh Chudasama
The structural design process is explained: Follow our step-by-step guide to understand building design intricacies and ensure structural integrity. Learn how to build wonderful buildings with the help of our detailed information. Learn how to create structures with durability and reliability and also gain insights on ways of managing structures.
Part 2 Deep Dive: Navigating the 2024 Slowdownjeffkluth1
Introduction
The global retail industry has weathered numerous storms, with the financial crisis of 2008 serving as a poignant reminder of the sector's resilience and adaptability. However, as we navigate the complex landscape of 2024, retailers face a unique set of challenges that demand innovative strategies and a fundamental shift in mindset. This white paper contrasts the impact of the 2008 recession on the retail sector with the current headwinds retailers are grappling with, while offering a comprehensive roadmap for success in this new paradigm.
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This presentation is a curated compilation of PowerPoint diagrams and templates designed to illustrate 20 different digital transformation frameworks and models. These frameworks are based on recent industry trends and best practices, ensuring that the content remains relevant and up-to-date.
Key highlights include Microsoft's Digital Transformation Framework, which focuses on driving innovation and efficiency, and McKinsey's Ten Guiding Principles, which provide strategic insights for successful digital transformation. Additionally, Forrester's framework emphasizes enhancing customer experiences and modernizing IT infrastructure, while IDC's MaturityScape helps assess and develop organizational digital maturity. MIT's framework explores cutting-edge strategies for achieving digital success.
These materials are perfect for enhancing your business or classroom presentations, offering visual aids to supplement your insights. Please note that while comprehensive, these slides are intended as supplementary resources and may not be complete for standalone instructional purposes.
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Microsoft’s Digital Transformation Framework
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Forrester’s Digital Transformation Framework
IDC’s Digital Transformation MaturityScape
MIT’s Digital Transformation Framework
Gartner’s Digital Transformation Framework
Accenture’s Digital Strategy & Enterprise Frameworks
Deloitte’s Digital Industrial Transformation Framework
Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Framework
PwC’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cisco’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cognizant’s Digital Transformation Framework
DXC Technology’s Digital Transformation Framework
The BCG Strategy Palette
McKinsey’s Digital Transformation Framework
Digital Transformation Compass
Four Levels of Digital Maturity
Design Thinking Framework
Business Model Canvas
Customer Journey Map
Understanding User Needs and Satisfying ThemAggregage
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1. U.S. Farm & Ranch
Alliance: The Fox
in the Chicken Coop
Presentation Prepared by John Hansen
OCM Annual Meeting
Kansas City, MO
August 10, 2012
2. Since 1980 the U.S. Lost…
• 42% of all Beef Producers
-538,960 Beef Producers
• 91% of all Pork Producers
-606,060 Pork Producers
• 82% of all Dairy Producers
- 275,270 Dairy Producers
• 33% of all Sheep Producers
-40,000 Sheep Producers
3.
4. Why Did All These Farmers &
Ranchers Stop Raising Livestock?
• Were they forced out of business
because of a lack of income caused by
non-competitive ag markets?
• Was the compliance costs of meeting
livestock waste regulations too high?
• Or….
• As USFRA claims, was it because of HSUS
driven livestock production standards?
5. Since 1980…
There has been a dramatic shift in livestock
ownership
More corporate ownership of livestock
More meat packer ownership of livestock
More indirect meatpacker ownership and control of
livestock
6. Since 1980…
More vertical integration of livestock
Proliferation of CAFO’s (Confined Animal Feeding
Operations)
Massive consolidation of cattle, hog, and sheep
meat packing
Local and neighbor opposition to large CAFO’s
because of water quality, air quality, & smell
7. Since 1980…
Local, state, and national media coverage of
conflicts between mostly corporate CAFO’s and
local residents
Local, state, and national media coverage of
concerns about water contamination from CAFO’s
Local, state, and national media coverage of
concerns about the animal production methods
used by some CAFO’s—including gestation crates
for hogs, battery cages for chickens, and tail
docking of dairy cows
8. Since 1980…
Growing consumer concerns about where the food
they consume comes from, and how it was
produced
The growing consumer concern about livestock
production practices has been directly proportional
to the corporate takeover of traditional
independently owned and operated family farmer
and rancher livestock production.
9. Ag Market Reforms & Ag
Livestock Ownership Structure
Common links between these two issues
Same ag market players dominate both issues
Same shared economic interests
Same world view of food production
Same use of public affairs management firms
10. Ag Market Reforms & Ag
Ownership Structure
Common links between these two issues
Same use of money to influence elections
Same approach to influencing laws & legislation
Same approach to influencing regulation
While they meat packers fight over market
share, they work together for their common interests
11. The Corporate Response
Circle the wagons of the corporate ag supporters-Form
U.S. Farmer & Rancher Alliance
Create a false threat to all agriculture that can be used
to misdirect the focus and attention of consumers while
appealing to the fears and prejudices of farmers &
ranchers to justify the creation of the USFRA
Include the agribusiness players
Include the livestock commodity organizations –NCBA,
NPPC, etc.
Include as many ag related and ag organizations as
possible—Farm Bureau, National Corn Growers
Association, American Soybean Association, etc.
12. The Corporate Response
Hire a top quality public relations firm to poll
consumers about their concerns
Develop a process of engagement with consumers
to put their issues of concern on the table within a
controlled format so a unified message can be used
to answer the consumer concern
Utilize all forms of the media to spread and repeat a
consistent and uniform message
13. The Corporate Response
Use farmers and ranchers whenever possible to answer
the consumer and public concerns about corporate
livestock ownership and production issues
Use farmers and ranchers own checkoff monies and
organizational monies as much as possible to finance
the corporate response to corporate agricultural issues
Use farmers and ranchers as much as possible to put the
friendly smiling face before consumers to answer their
concerns resulting from the corporate takeover of
traditional livestock production
14. Our Response
Seek and tell the truth however inconvenient that might
be
Build broad based coalitions with players of common
interests
Develop our own game plan
Get the necessary resources and commitment to
implement it
―Never give up. Never give up. Never give up‖
Winston Churchill
15. Nebraska Farmers Union
1305 Plum St.
Lincoln, NE 68502
Website: www.nebraskafarmersunion.org
Phone: 402-476-8815
Fax: 402-476-8859
Contacts: President - John K. Hansen
